Infernus in GTA San Andreas: a complete guide to the legendary sports car

Specifications Infernus: why is he so fast?

Basic parameters Infernus make it one of the best sports cars in the game in terms of speed and handling. Here are the key numbers:

• 🚗 Maximum speed: ~210 km/h (standard)
• 💨 Acceleration 0–100 km/h: ~4.5 seconds
• 🔧 Engine type: V6 (atmospheric)
• ⚖️ Weight: ~1200 kg (lighter than most sedans in the game)
• 🛞 Drive: rear (which makes it prone to skidding at high speeds)

Feature Infernus - him aerodynamics. The car body is designed to minimize air resistance, which gives an advantage on straight sections of tracks. However, rear-wheel drive requires drifting skills from the driver: on sharp turns the car easily slips, especially on wet asphalt or gravel.

For comparison: in terms of speed Infernus second only to Cheetah and Banshee, but surpasses them in handling at medium speeds. This makes it an ideal choice for city racing with frequent corners, where not only maximum speed is important, but also precision control.

Interesting fact: in earlier versions GTA San Andreas Infernus had a bug with physics, due to which, in a collision at high speed, it could fly into the air like a rocket. This bug was later fixed in patches, but it still works in some modified builds of the game.

Where to find Infernus on the map: all locations and methods of obtaining

Unlike many rare cars in GTA San Andreas, Infernus can be found at several fixed points on the map. Here are the most reliable ways:

• 📍 Los Santos (Richman): in the parking lot next to the house Madd Dogg (near his mansion). Here, a car can be stolen at any time of the day, but it does not always appear - check every 1-2 game days.
• 🏁 Las Venturas (The Camel's Toe): in the casino parking lot. Usually located near the entrance, but may be blocked by other cars.
• 🚦 San Fierro (Doherty): in the parking lot next to the car dealership TransFender. Here Infernus appears less frequently, but in different colors.
• 💰 Purchase at a car dealership: after completing the mission "Export/Import" you can buy a car for $90,000 at any car showroom TransFender.

Advice: if you need a car specific color, use the "save-load" method. Steal Infernus, save the game, and then reload the save - the color of the car will change randomly. Repeat until you get the desired shade.

⚠️ Attention: Don't try to steal Infernus from the casino parking lot Four Dragons — there is a modified version with armor plates, which cannot be stored in the garage. It will disappear after restarting the game.

Another little-known way to get Infernus - complete all missions Cesar Vialpando in Los Santos. After this, the car sometimes appears in the parking lot next to the house CJ in Grove Street.

Tuning Infernus: how to make a car invincible?

Standard Infernus good, but after tuning it turns into a real monster. There are three levels of modifications available in the game:

1. TransFender (San Fierro): basic tuning - improving the engine, brakes and suspension. Cost: ~$5,000–$10,000.
2. Loco Low Co (Los Santos): external tuning - spoilers, body kits, wheels. Here you can install unique parts, for example, a rear diffuser or a firewall.
3. Wheel Arch Angels (Las Venturas): painting and vinyl stickers. Exclusive colors available here such as "Pearlescent" or "Metallic".

Optimal tuning scheme for racing:

Install engine Level 3 (+50% power)

Upgrade brakes to Level 2 (reduces braking distance by 30%)

Put on the wheels Off-Road (improves traction on gravel)

Add spoiler Race (increases downforce)

Paint it matte black - reduces visibility for rivals -->

After full tuning Infernus can accelerate to 240–250 km/h, making it one of the fastest cars in the game. However, there is a nuance: at maximum speed the car becomes extremely unstable, and it can skid even from a light gust of wind.

For street racing it is recommended to install low profile tires and rigid suspension - this will improve handling when cornering, but will make the ride less comfortable. If you are involved in drag racing (straight line racing), it is better to choose a soft suspension and tires with maximum grip.

Participation in racing: why Infernus choose the pros?

Infernus - a favorite among experienced riders in GTA San Andreas, and there are several reasons for this:

• 🏆 Balance: the combination of speed and handling allows winning on most tracks, except the most winding ones (where it is better suited Washington).
• 🔄 Low center of gravity: Thanks to the body design, the car is less likely to tip over on sharp turns.
• 💥 Strength: at Infernus one of the highest damage rates among sports cars - it can withstand 2-3 collisions at high speed without critical damage.
• 🎯 Steering Accuracy: unlike Cheetah, which "swims" at high speeds, Infernus clearly responds to steering wheel turns.

However, there are also disadvantages. For example, on a wet road the car becomes almost uncontrollable - it skids even when you lightly press the gas. Also Infernus loses NRG-500 (motorcycle) on roads with sharp turns where maneuverability is important.

Racing Tip: Be sure to check before you start. tire pressure (in the tuning menu). Reducing the pressure by 10-15% will improve cornering grip, but increase braking distance.

Secrets and bugs with Infernus: What doesn’t everyone know?

Infernus hides several interesting features that can be used to get unique versions of the car or bypass game restrictions: